When you open the box and see a card saying you no longer need a SIM card, it can feel like a small but important shift. Physical SIM cards are slowly moving out of the way, and for a lot of people that means the setup process looks different than it used to.
The other item that stands out is the USB-C to USB-C cable. It looks like a modern USB-C cable, but there is one important catch: not every USB-C cable is built for fast data transfer.
Quick Answer
The SIM-free card is basically just a notice that you do not need a physical SIM card anymore. It goes back in the packaging once you have seen it.
The USB-C to USB-C cable included in the box should be treated as a charging cable. It is not the cable I would rely on for high-speed transfers, and you should not expect 10Gbps data speeds from it.
The SIM-Free Card
The card in the box is not something complicated. It is literally there to tell you that you no longer need a traditional SIM card.
That matters because people are used to looking for a SIM tray, moving a SIM from one phone to another, or wondering whether they need to contact their carrier first. This card is just making the point that the old physical SIM step is not part of the process in the same way anymore.
The USB-C Cable Is for Charging
The USB-C to USB-C cable in the box is the part I would pay closer attention to. It is easy to assume that because both ends are USB-C, it must support the fastest USB-C data speeds.
That is not the case here. This cable is best thought of as a charging cable. It will charge the device, but it is not meant to be a high-speed transfer cable.
Do Not Expect 10Gbps Transfers
If you are planning to move large files, video, photos, backups, or anything where transfer speed matters, this included cable is probably not the one you want.
The important practical point is that it will not give you the faster 10-gig style transfer speeds. It is going to be slower, more in line with basic USB transfer behavior. I mentioned USB 2 as the general expectation, but the takeaway is simple: this is not the fast cable.
Why This Confuses People
USB-C describes the connector shape, not the actual performance of the cable. Two USB-C cables can look almost identical and behave very differently.
One cable may only be good for charging and basic data. Another may support much faster transfers. Unless the cable is labeled or specified clearly, you cannot assume speed just by looking at the connector.
- USB-C does not automatically mean high-speed data.
- Included cables are often focused on charging.
- For large file transfers, use a cable rated for the speed you need.
Key Takeaways
- The card in the box is simply telling you that a physical SIM card is no longer needed.
- The included USB-C to USB-C cable is mainly a charging cable.
- Do not expect 10Gbps transfer speeds from the cable in the box.
- USB-C is only the connector type; cable speed depends on the cable itself.
- If fast file transfer matters, buy or use a properly rated high-speed USB-C cable.
Watch the Video
The video above above for the quick look inside the box and the explanation of why the included USB-C cable should be treated as a charging cable, not a fast transfer cable.
